Albany’s David Rastrick has two great passions in his life — his music and the environment.
Claire Middleton
A song penned about missing the comforts of an Albany home is officially one of the country’s favourite tunes, with The Waifs 2002 hit London Still charting in triple j’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.
Melissa Sheil
The AFL has not ruled out whether American rapper Snoop Dogg will lead pre-game entertainment at the 2025 AFL Grand Final.
From national poetry month to documentary screenings, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.
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Radio giant Kyle Sandilands’ personal chauffeur has shared the “long list of injuries” he suffered in a horrific crash involving a $1 million Rolls-Royce.
Rhiannon Lewin
A pristine pocket of bushland set between Denmark and Walpole will form a picturesque backdrop for a fresh folk music festival, writes Jessie Stoelwinder
Jessie Stoelwinder
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been spotted with an extremely surprising dinner date.
Amy Lee
Entries are open for 39th edition of the West Australian Country Music Awards, with country music artists, songwriters and bands encouraged to throw their hat into the running.
Craig Duncan
Eddie Murphy will portray Inspector Clouseau in another Pink Panther flick, teasing that "maybe" his version of the famed character will be French.
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Such is the political environment today that an actor fronting a campaign for denim has sparked a debate over whether it was promoting eugenics.
Wenlei Ma
The Wiggles are going on an Australian tour to celebrate popular character The Tree of Wisdom known for old-school dance moves.
Kellie Balaam
From the louche charms of Piazzolla to Grieg’s wholesome Holberg Suite, Kylie Liang leads a string soiree for the ages at Government House Ballroom.
David Cusworth
Claims about Donald Trump’s involvement in Australia's US beef deal have sparked criticism, with Karl Stefanovic labelling the arrangement a “dog’s breakfast”.
Blair Jackson
One of Australia's leading universities is facing resistance to a subject teaching fine arts students how to use artificial intelligence to make artworks.
Liz Hobday
The Potbelleez will be heading to Busselton for the first time, playing an intimate gig in the South West events hub on August 1.
Daniel Hocking
Radio giant Kyle Sandilands shared details on Monday of how he is personally involved in an incident which has been “all over the news”.
Michael Usher still isn’t comfortable with being the story rather than telling the story, but there are some things he’s okay to share with the world.
As anticipation builds for the 2025 Logie Awards, punters have revealed their clear favourite to take home the coveted award.
Fraser Williams
The former host of a popular cooking program has spent a night behind bars after being accused of sexually touching a 16-year-old boy.
Australia loves Ed Sheeran!
American musician and satirist Tom Lehrer has died at the age of 97, according to media reports.
Bill Trott
The hit soap is set to be filmed ‘at several locations’ across the State, with producers promising WA will be showcased in all its stunning glory.
Clare Rigden
